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Procurement Buyer (Manufacturing)

Date Posted: Oct 01, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Dec 30, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Job Description Job Description We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Procurement Buyer II for a prominent client of ours. This position is On Site in Wilmington, NC.Details of the position are as follows: Job Details:Pay: $26 - $28hr.7-month assignment, possible of extension based on budget and performance.Hours of work/Work Schedule/Flextime: Often a longer than an 8-hour workday is needed to accomplish all the tasks in this position. Starting at 7:00 AM or ending at 6:00 PM to ensure production coverage including a flexible lunch hour for coverage is often needed. All hours are in the office, no work from home as we support production.Interview Process: One in-person interview (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)Day to Day Responsibilities include:Inventory PurchasingManage selected inventory items in support of Production needsAnalysis Replenishment for commodity/ special ordering and buysReview order confirmation and change ordersCheck order issues and expedites for inventory items assignedManage PO closure reports for change/resolutionOngoing supply management for items - ROP/MaxFollow-up on information requests for vendors and purchasing partsInventory value - Level and PhilosophyManage selected inventory items assigned to support production and control costs on inventory for the entire part life cycle from new parts to obsolescence.Vendor ManagementSupport and align parts to corporate contract suppliersEnter new supplier data along with banking changes in corporate systemInvestigate supplier invoice issuesAccounting InteractionFollow accounting requirements and direction for inventory itemsInvestigation standard cost, item codes, capital spares, transaction issues, account issues, etc. as neededProcessing inventory items credits and issuesCompile monthly purchase order report follow-up per audit requirementsResolve Received not Billed part issues with suppliersQualifications:Must have required supply chain experience and meet the years of experience outlined below. Must be proficient with analytical tools, as well as PeopleSoft and/or SAP.Bachelor's or Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Technical preferred.3+ years of demonstrated success in Supply Chain functions in areas such as Storeroom, Procurement, Planning, or customer care functions.Strong team skills; ability to function effectively as a contributing team memberSelf-starter, reliable and resourceful; willing to take on tasks for self-improvement and/or alleviate workloads in other areasExperience with PeopleSoft/SAPExperience with analytical tools (Proficient Excel preferred, etc. )Effective task prioritization with ability to multi-taskConflict Management / Problem SolvingHighest level of interpersonal skills: tact, patience, flexibility and courtesyEstablishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels and gains trust and respectMaintain composure and quality work during variations of work schedule, priorities and under tight deadlines

Key responsibilities

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Required skills

  • Retail & Consumer Products

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Company Overview

Corning, New York, United States of America

The Fountain Group LLC is a staffing and recruiting firm that connects skilled professionals with leading companies. They focus on providing staffing solutions across various industries, including engineering, IT, and manufacturing. Read More

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